Quotes about Leadership

There is little place in the political scheme of things for an independent, creative personality, for a fighter. Anyone who takes that role must pay a price.

Will part of this nation rejoice at seeing the rest oppressed, and reward a leader who has cunningly manipulated its fears and prejudices? Or will a majority of voters insist on a leader . . . who will appeal to their birthright of idealism and their love of justice, instead of to their heritage of racism and special privilege?

What we need in this country today is leadership which has the courage to call for income tax reform to put the burden where it must be placed, on those who can afford to pay. (From Voices of Multicultural America)

[Martin Luther King, Jr.] gave the 'I have a dream' speech, not the 'I have a plan' speech.

When you explain to people what you're trying to do, as opposed to just making demands or delegating tasks, you can build instant trust, even if it's just for that short time you're on the phone.

You've got to love your people more than your position.

I wouldn't cross the street to hear Ingersoll preach on the mistakes of Moses, but I'd love to hear Moses preach on the mistakes of Ingersoll!

Great leaders genuinely care for and love the people they lead more than they love leading itself.

By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.

People are watching the way we act, more than they are listening to what we say.

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. —Max Lucado

The Israelites prevailed because Moses prayed. Moses prevailed because he had others to pray with him.